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South Africa Collapses for 159 in Kolkata Test; Bumrah Claims Five-Wicket Haul

KOLKATA: South Africa’s batting lineup crumbled in the first innings of the Kolkata Test, managing a meager 159 runs before being bowled out by a dominant Indian bowling attack at Eden Gardens. Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat, but the decision quickly backfired as India’s pace and spin proved too much to handle.

Jasprit Bumrah was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, finishing with figures that rattled the South African batting order. He dismissed key batsmen like Aiden Markram (31), Tony de Zorzi (24), and Riyan Rickelton (23), dismantling any hopes of a solid foundation. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with two wickets apiece, while Axar Patel chipped in with one.

The South African innings was plagued by wickets at regular intervals, with only opener Aiden Markram managing a score above 30. The team limped to tea break with eight wickets down and Bumrah quickly wrapped up the innings shortly after the final session began, dismissing Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj in quick succession.

At stumps on Day 1, India were 13/0 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul at the crease.

Scoreboard:

  • South Africa: 159 all out (Markram 31; Bumrah 5/42, Siraj 2/42, Kuldeep 2/42)
  • India: 13/0

Playing XIs:

  • India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
  • South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Riyan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch

Key Moments:

  • Bumrah’s devastating spell broke the back of the South African batting.
  • Kuldeep Yadav’s dismissal of Bavuma for a low score further compounded South Africa’s woes.
  • India’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure, not allowing South Africa to build any substantial partnerships.

Security Increased:

Following the recent Delhi blast, security has been heightened for both teams in Kolkata, with increased presence around Eden Gardens and team hotels.

Special Coin for Toss:

A special silver coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela was used for the toss, commemorating the series.

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